Jena and The Ballad of Calamity, band members are; Jena Douglas, acoustic rhythm guitar and lead vocals, John Caprara Lead Guitar and Vocals, Jim Rankin Bass and Vocals Barry Birmingham Drums and Vocals.
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"Anyone can make a music CD, but this is like music theater". - Kenny Edwards
“a sweet sensitive vocal along with a classy arrangment.”- Jim David (Hal David’s son)
"americana... at its finest." - Nicky rock journalist Fireworks Magazine UK.
BOY "LIVE" AT THE CREEKSIDE w/ Andy Webb Lead guitar
TURTLE BLUES - Live at The Creekside W/Andy Webb Lead Guitar
Goodbye "Live" at the Creeksdie w/ Andy Webb - Lead Guitar
Influences
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Who, Linda Ronstadt, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Neal Young, and Elton John.
Sounds Like
CIGARS AT CHRISTMAS WITH DAD, KEITH, AARON AND DYLAN.
JENA DOUGLAS
BIOGRAPHY
Jena has been writing songs for over 25 years. She has an Associate of Art degree in music from Santa Barbara City College and a Bachelor of Art degree in music from University of California Santa Barbara. She is a single parent of a very musically talented teenage boy named Dylan Douglas. She has just completed a book on Songwriting called, Jena’s Book Of Songwriting 1 and plays with her rock band on a regular basis. Jena is looking forward to touring and writing more songs over the summer, and recording a new CD, “The Face Of Enigma”, with a little more on edge. “The Face Of the Engima” will be more on the Bluesy Rock Style as her songwriting skills keep evolving or revolving.
Her latest CD, “The Ballad of Calamity”, has a gotten some great reviews from all over the world. Nicky from Fireworks mag. in the UK states, “ Americana ...... at its finest”. The Ballad Of Calamity has such a collaborative feel because she recorded it with her friends and family. Kenny Edwards plays electric guitar, bass and mandolin, and is a phenomenal friend and musician who is founding member of The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt. George Pendergast drummer from the band Dishwalla. Tony Ybarra classical guitar and graduate from USC. Keith Douglas, Jena's nephew, horn player for The Mad Caddies. Robinson Eikenberry very popular producer/engineer. He just finished mixing a live Cd of Karla Bonoff. The music is a sonic tapestry woven together from Jena's varied musical influences, from Johnny Cash to The Who. Recording songs is an art form. In the studio the songs become a picture of the moment of each song. Some songs are recorded simply, such as "Goodbye", while others have a complex texture involving an added soundscape, like "You Don't Wanna Know". "The Ballad of Calamity" takes the listener on a journey. For more information on The Ballad Of Calamity, see, www.jenadouglas.com
Over the years, Jena has more than 50 songs recorded. Starting with an all woman band in the eighties called “Wet Paint” to her next to last CD, “Faded Fiction”. “Faded Fiction” was recorded in 1998 with Ben Forrest Davis (formally with Sugarcult) as co-producer, drummer, guitar player and background vocalist. Also featured are some of the same musicians from “The Ballad Of Calamity”; Tony Ybarra, Keith Douglas and Dr. John Clark. “Faded Fiction” was recorded during the time Jena was attending, Santa Barbara City College. “And I Fell” from this CD was performed in front of David Crosby. David Crosby was very moved by the song and very personable to Jena about her song as you can read from the article, “Advice From The Woodstock Era”, see www.jenadouglas.com press/reviews.
After receiving her degree from the University in 2001, Jena plunged back into her songwriting and in 2004 released her songs recorded in 1998 as, “Faded Fiction” then went on to record, “The Ballad Of Calamity”. To promote her CD she put together a band and now is playing clubs and festivals around the Santa Barbara area. She is also submitting songs to film and TV and has just completed her songwriting book, A Singer/Songwriter’s Book Of Songwriting One to be published this year, 2009.
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BAND MEMBERS
Jena Douglas - Acoustic Guitar, and Lead vocals
Jim Rankin - Bass and vocals
John Caprara lead guitar, pedal steel and vocals
Barry Birmingham - Drums and background vocals
DISCOGRAPHY
The Ballad of Calamity (2007)
Faded Fiction (2004)
Jena Douglas (1991) Cassette
Jena and the Uninvited EP (1985)
NEWS
Nov. 11th 2008, Jena Douglas’ version of "Walk On By" is at 22 on the artist underground Rock charts.
July 29th 2008 Kings and Queens at 5 Country charts! Artist Underground country charts.
May 13th 2008 Jena Douglas’ version of “Walk On By” is at 13
Feb 9th 2008 Jena Douglas’ version of “Walk On By” is at 21
May 23 2007, Kings and Queens Rodeo gets to 26 on the American Idol Underground country charts.
May 2008, fireworks Magazine UK - Nicky- Rock Journalist. To read complete article see: press reviews www.jenadouglas.com
March 12th 1998 “Nice song.” David Crosby quote from article, Just a little song I wrote about song, “And I Fell”. To read the entire article see. Press Reviews, www.jenadouglas.com
CONTACT:
Website: http://www.jenadouglas.com" www.jenadouglas.com,
http://www.jmuse.net" www.jmuse.net
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/jenadouglas58"
Email: jena@jenadouglas.com
MEDIA QUOTES
“Anyone can make a music CD but this is like musical theatre!” – Kenny Edwards (The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt)
“…a sweet sensitive voice along with a classy arrangement.” – Jim David (Hal David’s son)
“Americana…at its finest.” – Fireworks Magazine, UK
“The Ballad Of Calamity is filled with soothing songs to fill your weary soul” - Darrel Cox KSVR FM
WHERE TO PURCHASE BAND MERCHANDISE AND CDs
CD’s ‘The Ballad of Calamity’ and ‘Faded Fiction’ available for purchase on the following sites:
http://www.jenadouglas.com
http://www.jmuse.net
http://www.cdbaby.com/jenadouglas
www.iTunes.com/jenadouglas
Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
Come celebrate America's birthday with a little Peace Love and ROCK N ROLL!!
The Marina Music Festival honors the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock featuring a live musical tribute to Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Creedence Clearwater Revival .
Hosted by Music Source at the luxurious Waterfront Marina Concert Hall, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 featuring live performances, BBQ, art, and of course a stellar Fourth of July fireworks display. Show starts at 8PM
Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Artistspalooza organization for the arts.
David Lockhart's painfully excessive capturing of the booze-swilling and constantly concupiscent Jim Morrison is an encyclopedic homage to the ethos of rock. Boudeeka's haunting accurate portrayal of Janis Joplin is a tribute to women in rock and the raw emotion that was so much a part of the scene. Carlton Poward is an almost frightening replica with his spot-on Jimi Hendrix characterization and inspired guitar playing. Pat Craig Contra Costa Times
Hi Jena! It was quite a treat... a dream band .. .for one song! For one second there I let myself daydream (while singing. haa) that if I had Mike on drums/percussion, I would have my PERFECT dream band with these guys and Mike. All of them play other instruments, so they could switch it up and never get bored. The harmony possibilities would be endless, and the fomat limitless.. with each of them taking front and center too, to do their own songs and...... sigh. SO fun to dream, even at my age, headin to 60.. haaa. I still have a ton of living to do tho, and it includes a lot o music. I hope you are doing great Jena! Keep playing YOUR music! HUGS, Soooz
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hello Jane. I hope you are well. Enjoy your mid-week- You, with your art and beautiful spirit, are a good lighthouse and I am glad to be your friend. Peace, respect and love from Italy. Kisses. Maria Grazia
One more question for ya. By any chance would you be interested in hosting an Indie on the Move banner on your myspace page or website to help us promote?
Hi Jena! It sure is great to hear from you. boy I wish I could make it down to Santa Barbara sometime and meet you in person. Glad to hear your working on new recordings. You do such a good job. I'm almost up to 100 songs recorded. At 96 actually. Lately, I've been painting a lot, though still going out and playing and also reading poetry. Variety is the spice of life. Anyway, thanks so much for popping by and adding cheer to my life. hope everything goes well, alex
I know! I miss seeing your smile! I hope you are well! Ever since I went back to work full-time I have NO time. It's just work and kids. Keep in touch. I'm always thinking of you! :)
Hello, dearest Jena! The pleasure is mine to have you in my space. Thanks. I just like your refined music and I’m glad that you, like me, love and share “John Lennon dream”. Have a good week. Peace, respect and love from Italy. Kisses. Maria Grazia
~Dalai Lama
Just like a sunbeam can't separate itself from the sun, and a wave can't separate itself from the ocean, we can't separate ourselves from one another. We are all part of a vast sea of love, one indivisible divine mind.
Hello, it's that time of the month again when we add more lovely music to our site. This month's happy foursome are The Barker Band in wistful mode, the summer of love-ish Old Californio, the anything but summer love-ish Christopher Rees and, wait for it..."Travelling Salesman's Young Wife Home Alone On Christmas In Montpelier, VT" from Casiotone For The Painfully Alone, which evenr if it was rubbish (and it's not) just had to be included for the names alone.
Hey Jena, I just wanted to tell you--again -- how great you were last night! You really sounded fabulous--your voice was incredible, and your new band was terrific! Thanks so much for having me play a set at intermission....I had a blast! Love, Jackie
